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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,807, 5,711.22 and 1,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,807, 5,711.22 and 1,755 is: 2,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,807 : 5,711.22 = 1,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,807/5,711.22 = 1,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,807x = 5,711.22 × 1,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,807x = 10,023,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,191.10/3,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.83

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